December weather forecast
Lockport, NY

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Weather in December

December brings back cold winter conditions to Lockport, New York. The city again sees snowfall, with records of 4.29" (109mm) for the month. The daylight hours reduce drastically compared to November, making the days seem shorter. The humidity level rises, further intensifying the sense of cold. The weather in December is distinctly colder than in previous months, setting the tone for a chilly January.

Temperature

Transition from November to December is accompanied by a temperature drop, with average high-temperatures decreasing from a chilly 45.5°F (7.5°C) to a wintry 36°F (2.2°C). Lockport records a slight downturn to an average a freezing cold 28.6°F (-1.9°C) during the nights of December.

Humidity

In Lockport, the average relative humidity in December is 82%.

Rainfall

In Lockport, during December, the rain falls for 10.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.2" (56mm) of precipitation. In Lockport, New York, during the entire year, the rain falls for 174.3 days and collects up to 28.03" (712mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Lockport, New York, are January through May, October through December. In Lockport, during December, snow falls for 15.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.29" (109mm) of snow. In Lockport, during the entire year, snow falls for 73.2 days and aggregates up to 25.04" (636mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Lockport, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:40 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 4:49 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 3h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: An average UV index of 1 in December transforms into this advice:
In contrast to children, who must always be shielded from the sun, most people can tolerate up to an hour of sun exposure without any burns. The most potent solar radiation is around mid-day, so one should minimize exposure to direct sunlight during this period. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear. Bear in mind! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly double in intensity due to the reflective quality of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Lockport?

December temperatures in Lockport, New York, vary between a high-temperature of 36°F (2.2°C) and a low-temperature of 28.6°F (-1.9°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Lockport?

In Lockport, New York, the average relative humidity in December is 82%.

How many days does it rain in December in Lockport?

In December, in Lockport, the rain falls for 10.8 days. Throughout December, 2.2" (56mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Lockport in December?

In Lockport, in December, snow falls for 15.1 days, with typically accumulated 4.29" (109mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Lockport?

December has the shortest days of the year in Lockport, New York, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Lockport have in December?

In Lockport, the average day length in December is 9h and 3min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Lockport?

On the first day of December in Lockport, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:40 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 4:49 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Lockport?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Lockport is 3h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Lockport?

The months with the lowest UV index in Lockport, New York, are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

What is the UV index reading in December in Lockport?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Lockport, New York, is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Lockport, NY

Average temperature in December - Lockport, NY
  • Average high temperature in December: 36°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 28.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.3°F).

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Average pressure in December
Lockport, NY

Average pressure in December - Lockport, NY
  • Average pressure in December: 30.06"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.08"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Lockport, NY

Average wind speed in December - Lockport, NY
  • Average wind speed in December: 11.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (12.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7mph).

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Average humidity in December
Lockport, NY

Average humidity in December - Lockport, NY
  • Average humidity in December: 82%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (84%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (75%).

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Average rainfall in December
Lockport, NY

Average rainfall in December - Lockport, NY
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.2"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.91").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.89").

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Average rainfall days in December
Lockport, NY

Average rainfall days in December - Lockport, NY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (9.2 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Lockport, NY

Average snowfall in December - Lockport, NY
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.29"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.65").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Lockport, NY

Average snowfall days in December - Lockport, NY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 15.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (17.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Lockport, NY

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Lockport, NY
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Lockport, NY

Average sunshine days in December - Lockport, NY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 7.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (12.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (6 days).

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Average UV index in December
Lockport, NY

Average UV index in December - Lockport, NY
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in December
Lockport, NY

Average cloud cover in December - Lockport, NY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 69

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 75).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 27).

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Average visibility in December
Lockport, NY

Average visibility in December - Lockport, NY
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (5mi).

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